Gaviscon Menthol, 24 chewable tablets, Reckitt Benckiser Healthcare
Indications:
Gaviscon Menthol oral suspension belongs to the group of medicines called "suppressors reflux", which forms a protective layer over the contents of the stomach, impidicand gastric acid to leave the stomach, they work, and to penetrate into the esophagus, which causes pain and discomfort.
This The drug is used to treat the symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux, such as acid regurgitation, burning sensation in the chest and indigestion (related to reflux) that occur, for example, after meals or during pregnancy or in patients with symptoms associated with reflux esophagitis. .
Composition:
This medicine contains sodium (10.6 mmol per dose of four tablets) and calcium (3.2 mmol per dose of four tablets). Active substances: each tablet contains 250 mg sodium alginate, 133.5 mg sodium hydrogen carbonate and 80 mg calcium carbonate. The other ingredients are mannitol, macrogol 20000, copovidone, aspartame, mint flavor, magnesium stearate and acesulfame potassium. This medicine does not contain sugar or gluten.
Precautions:
If you have been advised to follow a diet restricted by sodium or calcium, please talk to your doctor.
If you have phenylketonuria, consider that this medicine is sweetened with aspartame, which is a source of phenylalanine.
Pregnancy and breast-feeding:
You can take this medicine if you are pregnant or breast-feeding.
Method of administration:
Adults and children over 12 years of age: 2 to 4 tablets after meals and at bedtime (maximum 4 times a day).
Children under 12 years: it will be administered only on the doctor's recommendation. If you forget to take a dose, it is not necessary to double the dose next time, just keep taking the medicine as before.
If you take too much of this medicine, it is unlikely to affect you in any way. However, you may feel bloated. Ask your doctor if this sensation does not go away.
Presentation:
24 chewable tablets